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National Unity Party backs Marcos presidential bid
National Unity Party backs Marcos presidential bid
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Published Mar 24, 2022 05:16 PM PHT
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Updated Mar 24, 2022 06:22 PM PHT
MANILA — The National Unity Party (NUP) announced on Thursday its decision to support the presidential bid of former senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.
MANILA — The National Unity Party (NUP) announced on Thursday its decision to support the presidential bid of former senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.
NUP, led by Cavite 4th District Rep. Elpidio Barzaga Jr., said Marcos' call for unity was "consistent and supportive" of the party's vision.
NUP, led by Cavite 4th District Rep. Elpidio Barzaga Jr., said Marcos' call for unity was "consistent and supportive" of the party's vision.
"We wish to announce that the National Unity Party has decided to endorse the presidential bid of former senator Bongbong Marcos," NUP said in a statement.
"We wish to announce that the National Unity Party has decided to endorse the presidential bid of former senator Bongbong Marcos," NUP said in a statement.
"We call upon all our Party members to join hands with former Senator Marcos in bringing our country and people to continued prosperity and progress," it added.
"We call upon all our Party members to join hands with former Senator Marcos in bringing our country and people to continued prosperity and progress," it added.
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Marcos, who led recent voter surveys, also secured the support this week of a faction of the PDP-Laban party backed by President Rodrigo Duterte. His daughter Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio is Marcos' running-mate.
Marcos, who led recent voter surveys, also secured the support this week of a faction of the PDP-Laban party backed by President Rodrigo Duterte. His daughter Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio is Marcos' running-mate.
Palace officials confirmed earlier in the day that Duterte and Marcos met prior to the faction's endorsement.
Palace officials confirmed earlier in the day that Duterte and Marcos met prior to the faction's endorsement.
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